What annual economic value do Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta Public Schools assign to Atlanta Track Club’s use of the Cheney property, and what specific, measurable public benefits will be provided in return for that value?
Why this information matters
The public is being asked to contribute valuable land to this project. In return, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Track Club, local athletes, community organizations, and the surrounding neighborhood are all being promised access or benefits. A detailed operating plan is needed to show what the public is actually receiving and how those promises will be honored.
Requested operating schedule
Please provide a representative weekly schedule showing when the facility would be used by APS students, Atlanta Track Club programs, outside organizations, paying renters, and the general public. The schedule should explain whether these groups can use the building at the same time or whether one use displaces another.
Comparable indoor track facilities host large numbers of competitions and private events each year. If the proposed facility follows a similar model, weekend public access could be limited or unavailable for much of the year. The public should be shown how frequently that would occur before the land is committed.